GMAT Eligibility Criteria 2019

Graduate Management Admission Test or GMAT is a standardized competitive test for enrolling into business and management programs. GMAT demands its aspirants to possess an undergraduate degree so that they can appear for the test as one of the eligibility criteria. The test evaluates a candidate’s abilities through Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Verbal and Quantitative Problem-Solving tactics.

Eligibility Criteria For GMAT:

There’s no such GMAT Eligibility Criteria or guidelines provided by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) for the GMAT exam. This is the reason it makes it so popular among individuals who would want to write the exam since there is no differentiation or bias on the grounds of gender, religion, financial background, educational qualification etc. However, the prospective aspirants must fulfill the following basic criteria before appearing for the GMAT exam.

The candidate must be a graduate in any stream from a recognized learning institution or university.

The candidate should be at least 18 years of age. In case, a minor wants to apply for the test, he/she has to get a written permission note either from parents or legal guardian.

The candidates must be proficient in the English Language.

NOTE – These are general guidelines to appear for GMAT exam. Fulfilling these criteria doesn’t assure your admissions in any MBA program at any university. Since the admissions process is entirely different and each university has its own set of prerequisites which the candidate has to satisfy before they can apply for admission.

Minimum Years of Work Experience for MBA Admission:

GMAC does not propose any provision for minimum years of work experience to appear in the GMAT test. But B-Schools may ask to submit the letters of relevant years of experience for enrolling into their campus courses at the time of admission process. Top B-schools usually require its applicants to have a minimum of 4-5 years of work experience. They prefer such experienced candidates over freshers mainly because they feel such individuals will be better suited to adapt to the rigorous schedules of an MBA program, the main form of learning in these classrooms occurs in the form of interactive sessions between the students or case studies based on real-life business scenarios. Only candidates with sufficient years of experience will be able to adjust and contribute to such methods of learning.

GMAT 2019 Eligibility Criteria in India:

GMAC follows uniform norms for every test aspirant across the globe. In India, the prospective test takers must meet the above-mentioned criteria to appear for GMAT 2019. There is no specific criterion for each country which the applicant has to satisfy before attempting the GMAT exam.

FAQs about Eligibility For GMAT:

Q1. What is the upper age limit of GMAT 2019?

Ans: There is no upper age limit for GMAT 2019.

Q2. What is the minimum age limit for GMAT 2019?

Ans: As per GMAT eligibility criteria, the minimum age limit set by GMAC is 18 years. The test takers between the ages of 13-17 years are permissible to write down the exam after getting written consent from their parents or legal guardian. You can download the consent form from the official GMAT website.

Q3. Is there any restriction with respect to nationality?

Ans: NO! There is no such restriction or hassle as far as your nationality is concerned. The rules and regulations and eligibility criteria are one and the same for all nations.

Q4. Is it essential to possess English eloquence or is it considered a key eligibility criterion for GMAT 2019?

Ans: As per GMAT test rules, English fluency is not an eligibility criterion, since the Non-English speaking country residents can also take the test. Remember, the test evaluates English language skills through reading and writing. It is, therefore, recommended that you have a basic clear understanding and knowledge about the subject prior to applying for the test.

Q5. Is it mandatory to have Mathematics as a subject in graduation as an eligibility criterion for GMAT?

Ans: NO, there is no such prerequisite! Let’s reiterate that the test possesses a section focussing on the quantitative aptitude, therefore it is only essential to have a sound knowledge of basic and fundamental mathematical concepts about the subject before you attempt the exam.

Q6. Does my work experience from/in India hold good?

Ans: If you have work experience from Asian countries like India, Japan, and many others then like every other individual your work experience will be valuable. Most of the top universities admissions committees require its applicants to have a minimum of 4-5 years of work experience since they feel that such individuals will be better accustomed to adapt to the rigorous schedules of the MBA program.

Q7. Is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline mandatory to pursue an MBA?

Ans: No, GMAT doesn’t require candidates to possess a degree in any specific field. Since the MBA is a master’s degree most of the universities will require the students applying for admission to at least have an undergraduate degree in any discipline which need not be restricted to management related subjects alone.

Q8. How many times can you attempt the GMAT exam?

Ans: GMAT applicants can take the GMAT test up to five times with a gap of 16 days from the previous attempt and eight times in total in their entire lifetime.

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